Michigan approves permits for energy turbines near Detroit
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officials have approved an energy company's request to build two natural-gas-fired turbines outside Detroit.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality approved a permit last week for DTE Energy Co. to construct the turbines in Dearborn, The Detroit News reported . The approval came despite opposition from activists and residents calling to delay the process and conduct health studies.
"It's a real disappointment for communities that are overburdened by environmental contamination," said Michelle Martinez, the statewide coordinator of the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition. "Michigan is in the midst of a rush to natural gas. And environmental justice communities are the loser in the equation.